Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies will be effective only if several conditions are met. Before using a new therapy, it is necessary to consult a doctor. If you feel worse, you should stop treatment and consult a urologist.
Traditional medicine has a whole arsenal of effective means to combat inflammatory processes and swelling accompanying prostatitis. Decoctions and tinctures of herbs, roots and plants are used. Apitherapy brings good results, as well as using urine to make lotions. You should prepare well for the treatment.
Before using alternative medicines
The best folk remedy for prostatitis in men meets several requirements:
- Does not harm the body - an incorrectly selected remedy can cause an aggravation of the disease and cause a rapid deterioration of well-being.
- It is aimed at relieving the symptoms and eliminating the causes that led to the development of inflammation.
- Strengthens the immune system and the body as a whole.
The fight against prostatitis with folk remedies should be conscious. To achieve good results, you need to understand the etiology of inflammatory processes and remember precautions.
It is impossible to completely get rid of prostatitis with traditional methods. All the methods listed below are aimed at reducing symptoms and relieving the condition.
Treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies at home contains several dangers:
- Some methods of self-medication reduce the effectiveness of drugs by blocking the action of the active components of the drugs and causing allergic reactions.
- Any method during an exacerbation is dangerous and requires coordination with the attending physician.
- Don't give in to complacency. Even if one of the methods brings relief, you should continue to undergo regular medical examinations. Congestive prostatitis in chronic form tends to relapse. The absence of symptoms does not mean that there is no inflammation.
Treatment of the initial form of prostatitis with folk remedies can be really effective. You should not expect a quick recovery if the disease has become chronic.
To choose the best treatment, you need to understand the causes of prostatitis and the main types of inflammatory processes:
- Non-bacterial prostatitis- The cause of inflammation usually lies in hypothermia of the body, the presence of microtraumas of the prostate gland, changes caused by stress, sedentary work and other factors. Therapy will be aimed at improving blood microcirculation and alleviating symptoms.
- Infectious prostatitis— Occurs against the background of STI, fungi or pathogenic microorganisms entering the body. Self-treatment of bacterial prostatitis is strictly prohibited. Long-term antibacterial therapy is required. The development of purulent form leads to death.
- Congestive prostatitis- another name for chronic inflammation of the prostate. As the term implies, the disorder is caused by fluid stagnation in the pelvis. Blood microcirculation is disturbed, seminal fluid flow becomes irregular.
Treatment of chronic prostatitis is difficult, as it requires the restoration of normal functioning and functions of the glandular tissue. - Acute prostatitis- During exacerbation of inflammatory processes, any drug can harm the body. Self-medication is extremely dangerous.
Congestive or chronic prostatitis is the most difficult to treat and takes a long time to heal. In this form, the disease is always preceded by acute inflammatory processes.
In the initial stage, it is much easier to prevent the development of prostatitis. In advanced conditions, folk remedies are aimed exclusively at reducing unpleasant symptoms.
What folk remedies are effective for prostatitis?
Effective are the methods that contribute to the main complications caused by inflammation of the prostate gland. Consequences of the disease:
- Bladder obstruction- Prolonged inflammation leads to the development of sclerotic changes on the neck of the bladder and the appearance of dysuric disorders. A man has a frequent urge to urinate and the number of trips to the toilet increases at night.
- Prostate gland dysfunction- Inflammation causes a decrease in the quality of ejaculate. The tissues are unable to absorb and process testosterone, which causes a decrease in libido.
Restoration of potency after prostatitis remains one of the main tasks of alternative medicine. Urological herbal preparations, stones, decoctions and infusions designed to restore erectile function and increase desire are widely used. - Pain syndrome- A man experiences discomfort when going to the toilet or during sexual intercourse. Non-traditional methods of prostatitis treatment are quite effective in relieving pain and other unpleasant symptoms.
The effectiveness of several folk methods has been confirmed: based on herbs and gifts of nature, as well as beekeeping products. Reduce pain, eliminate inflammation and swelling in baths and lotions based on herbal medicine.
Recipes from people based on herbs
Herbal medicine uses a whole range of different formulations, decoctions and tinctures. Dry mixtures are brewed as tea. Crushed herbs are added to rectal suppositories, as well as decoctions intended for enemas.
The herb selected for treatment has several properties: diuretic, antiseptic, sedative and vasodilator. The recipes use a mixture of several plants, which are described in the description below:
- Burdock- has wound healing and anti-tumor effect. Leaves and rhizomes are used to prepare medicinal decoctions. The dried plant prevents the development of tumors. Burdock tincture is sold in pharmacies. If necessary, you can prepare the decoction yourself.
- liquorice— The main effect is related to the increase of the prescribed medication. At the same time, it has an anti-inflammatory and enveloping effect. Licorice root is used. The composition is taken with extreme caution.
- St. Jones Worth- has an antibacterial and anti-tumor effect. Receiving infusions activates the production and volume of sex hormones in the body. St. John's wort treats any disorders and inflammation of the genitourinary system.
- Rhodiola rosea or golden root- a means that has a positive effect on potency. Another name for Rhodiola rosea is pennywort. It has a general positive effect on the whole body: the immune system and other vital functions. Pennywort infusion stimulates the gastrointestinal tract and is useful for hemorrhoids.
- Celandine- The plant is poisonous. The rate of use is chosen by a competent herbalist. Celandine contains alkaloids and flavonoids (relieving pain symptoms) with properties similar to opiates, essential oils and amino acids. Celandine is a natural antiseptic that relieves inflammation and improves cellular metabolism.
- Kalanchoe- The plant reduces the intensity of inflammatory processes and relieves pain. Kalanchoe contains organic acids and vitamins. Taking zinc-rich juice drops helps improve men's health.
- hamster- a plant that stops bleeding and has a wound healing effect. Hamster is included in many urological preparations. Active substances improve metabolism and cell permeability, thereby increasing the effectiveness of drug therapy.
- ParsleyIt is a folk diuretic, as well as a means of increasing desire and potency. For therapy, plant juice is used, as well as a decoction made from crushed seeds. Parsley is a natural antiseptic, contains zinc and manganese. Regular use of infusions improves digestion and lowers blood sugar.
In most cases, for the production of medicinal decoctions, not individual herbs are used, but urological drugs that simultaneously affect several causes of prostatitis and eliminate some complications caused by the disease. Compositions are sold in pharmacies and contain about 10 different plants.
Here is one of the popular recipes that help prostatitis. For the composition, you need fruits of black elder and hawthorn, as well as leaves of celandine and hamster, in approximately equal proportions. 2 s. K. L. Dry composition, pour 500 ml of boiling water. They ask for half an hour. Drink 100 ml three times a day.
With the help of herbs, you can alleviate the patient's condition and stabilize his well-being. However, herbal medicine cannot replace official medicine.
Preparation of medicinal products from the gifts of nature
Urinary vasodilatory folk remedies, as well as compounds that have a beneficial effect on normalizing potency and improving the functioning of glandular tissues, are considered optimal for treatment.
Alternative medicine uses: plant fruits, mushrooms, seeds and rhizomes. Some compounds are poisonous, so you should consult a doctor before use:
- Pear— To alleviate the condition, you can simply eat 2-3 raw fruits a day. Dry pears are suitable for preparing a decoction. Half a kilogram of fruit is boiled in 2 liters of boiled water for 12 hours. After that, the resulting pear infusion is boiled in a closed container. No sugar is added to the finished compote.
- garlic- The composition includes a large amount of essential oils. Garlic fights pathogenic microorganisms and viruses. It is used raw and also in decoction. To prepare, take 5 cloves of large garlic and add 400 ml of boiled water. Leave for 10 hours. Take 100 ml twice a day before meals.
- Chaga or birch mushroom- It is prepared as follows. About 250 gr. I pour 2 liters of mushrooms. Leave the boiling water mixture in a dark place for 120 minutes. Chaga is crushed. Add 200 grams of viburnum to the composition. and another 1 liter of water. The entire mixture is kept in a steam bath, after which it is infused for 24 hours.
- Pumpkin- Both the fruit itself and the seeds are used medicinally. Pumpkin seeds are a good prostatitis prevention. It is enough to eat 2 handfuls of seeds during the day. An infusion is made. Cut off the cap of the pumpkin and pick out the seeds from the hole. Honey is poured inside. 1-2 weeks after the infusion, eat the mixture with 1-2 spoons before meals.
- Aspen bark- The elements included in the composition are traditionally used to relieve fever and inflammation. 100 gr. Pour 1 liter of aspen bark. Boiled water, then simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes.
- Nuts or nuts- The leaves, bark and fruits of the tree are used in therapy. To prepare the decoration, place the hazelnut leaves in an enamel pan so that it covers a third of the total volume of the dish. Fill with water and put on fire. After boiling, the whole composition is mixed well, after which it is boiled for another 25 minutes.
- Chestnut shell- A good restorative agent that normalizes the tone of blood vessels and capillaries and prevents swelling. About 25 grams of chestnut shell, pour a shot of vodka, leave for 2 weeks. Take 10 drops of tincture before meals.
- Mummy- The substance contains natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory active elements. Taking mummy improves the condition of the urogenital system. A good prophylactic and prophylactic remedy.
- Birch tar- relieves inflammation and normalizes the functioning of glandular tissues. Tar is used to prepare baths and microclimates.
For effective therapy, it is not necessary to prepare an infusion or decoction, some gifts of nature are useful even in their raw form. Therefore, a patient suffering from prostatitis is recommended to diversify with baked pumpkin and raw seeds, nuts.
Beekeeping in the fight against prostate inflammation
An ancient ancestral method related to the treatment of prostate gland functions is therapy using bee dung. Everything is used - honey, pollen, dead fruits, propolis, wax are used to one degree or another for therapy.
In addition to taking alcoholic tinctures and natural products, several treatment approaches are used:
- Making rectal suppositories.
- Using bee stings to relieve pain.
- Honey compresses.
Apitherapy is often combined with a visit to the bathhouse. During the exacerbation of the disease, it is better to refuse this method of treatment. In prostatitis, alcoholic tinctures are less effective than decoctions and water infusions. The choice should be made in favor of the latter.
Bee products are natural antibiotics that have a strong effect on the human body. The technique is not suitable for allergy sufferers.
Baths and lotions for prostate therapy
Traditional methods of treating prostatitis in men focus on heat therapy or warming the gland, as well as compresses and bandages using medicinal and anti-inflammatory compounds.
There are several recommendations:
- Hot baths are excluded- The water temperature should not be higher than 38 °C. Medicinal herbal infusions are added to the liquid in the bath as a decoction. Sea salt, especially collected on the shores of the Dead Sea, will be useful.
Micro baths are designed to relieve pain and improve metabolism to eliminate fluid stagnation in the pelvis. - Pebbles for prostatitisIt is made with the addition of medicines, as well as using herbal compounds and beekeeping products. For rectal ulcers and fissures, enemas can be dangerous.
- lotions- Designed to relieve inflammation and swelling. The use of ice compresses is strictly prohibited. Honey or wax is used as a lotion.
Baths, compresses and pebbles are made exclusively during non-exacerbation periods.
Urinary therapy of prostatitis
Another method recommended by traditional medicine for the treatment of prostatitis is the use of urine. Urine therapy effectively eliminates the negative symptoms associated with prostatitis: frequent urination, pain, inflammation, etc. Sh.
Alternative medicine uses several methods of influence:
- Urine consumption- Patients drink the middle portion of urine. The first and last 30 ml of urine are drained. It is believed that urine therapy helps to heal wounds in the gland tissues caused by inflammation, as well as to normalize the functioning of the genital system and the prostate.
A positive effect is the elimination of pathogenic foci, erosion and ulcers, improvement of erectile function and relief from impotence. - Use of diuretics- The urine is placed on low heat where it evaporates until the volume is reduced to ¼ of the original volume. A rectal suppository is made of medicinal clay and soaked in the obtained concentrate. The suppository should be kept for 3-4 hours.
Reviews on the treatment of prostatitis with folk remedies show that herbal mixtures, gifts of nature, bee products and urine therapy, to one degree or another, effectively relieve the symptoms of the disease and alleviate the patient's condition.
Prevention of prostatitis with folk remedies
After the patient is cured and a stable remission of prostatitis is achieved, it is very important to take care to prevent relapses. Prevention of prostatitis in men with folk remedies includes the inclusion of foods in the diet that help normalize the activity of the gland.
Proven grandmother's recipes, which are often used by healers and healers, consist of changing a man's diet. The main focus should be on the consumption of the following products:
- Kefir and fermented baked milk- Improves the work of pelvic organs, promotes normal blood circulation and rectal trophism.
- Nuts and seeds- Hazel has special benefits. Nuts are eaten raw, slightly dried. Pumpkin seeds have a beneficial effect.
- I'm coming- Reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
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To effectively help prostatitis using folk remedies, you can use a combination of several alternative medicine techniques.
A popular recipe is to crush half a kilogram of pumpkin seeds and add 200 ml. The honey mixture is rolled into walnut-sized balls. Eat before meals, about 1 hour before.
Traditional medicine methods are effective only as a conservative remedy. It is impossible to get rid of prostatitis without taking medication.
The most proven method, which probably helped many people without taking a course of drug therapy, at best, can slow down the inflammatory processes of the prostate gland, but cannot cope with the disease. Any method should be agreed with the doctor.